I bought a 2nd hand bike not too long ago. It is in desperate need of a decent service, and having being the first bike I owned that is worth paying money for it to be serviced I was wondering where is a good place to get this done ? Its going to be a pretty major service (pretty much everything needs attention). It even needs the bottom bracket taken out so the frame can air out since there is moisture in the frame. I also need advice on how to stop / treat this.

Can anyone recommend a place where this can be done well, and also inform me how much this should cost.

Ideally I would pay someone (who has the tools and knowledge) and I help them out, since that way I could learn all about it. So if there is any bike mechanics (hence posting in the shed) here that want to show / help me do a major service, I'd be willing to pay.

I have a flaming distrust of LBSs, I've had 1 service and they didn't even notice the huge crack in the frame I had, and the service was specifically for the frame creaking! It died the next week. In 2 weeks after when I had to replace my frame, I'd learned everything needed to never go back to a LBS.

Also, depending on how often you ride, bicycle maintenance isn't a periodic thing like a car; it's continuous. Also it's much simpler and there's no heavy work involved. I do weekly maintenance on one bike and fortnightly on the other.

If you want to learn more here's some resources:YoutubeLifecycle shop maintenance class Sat, September 12, 4:00pm â€“ 4:30pm

River City Cycles are good. So are Epic. I don't know if they will let you participate in the process; I suspect that's unlikely. Worth asking though. As Waynohh pointed out, LifeCycle conduct bike maintenance classes. It may be that other bike shops do too.

Hope this helps.Max

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I remember seeing a story on Brisbane Extra a while ago about a mobile bicycle mechanic in Brisbane that comes to you. May let you get hands on if he's doing it in your front yard?? Not too many LBS's would let you in the back I would think.

There's a couple mobile bike mechanics. The son of one of the guys I work with runs one called "The Bike Whisperer". I've never used his services, so don't know if he's any good or not.

Max

One of the best things about bicycle commuting is that it can mitigate the displeasure of having to go to work. - BikeSnobNYCCycling is sometimes like bobbing for apples in a bucket full of dicks. - SydGuy

I live walking distance from My Bike Shop in Mitchelton. They're good people, and know their stuff for the most part. I did have one bad experience with their workshop staff's technical abilities, though (they fitted brake pads so they were half off the rim). It put me off them for a long time. That said, last year I needed some work done in a super-hurry and they really came to the party. Overall, they're good.

My preferred LBS are Epic Cycles in Baroona Rd, Paddington or River City Cycles in Yeronga. Epic generally have a much larger range of bikes and accessories and cater more to my type of riding. River City are great too, but have a smaller range. Both have done good work on my bikes, and I like the staff.

Max.

One of the best things about bicycle commuting is that it can mitigate the displeasure of having to go to work. - BikeSnobNYCCycling is sometimes like bobbing for apples in a bucket full of dicks. - SydGuy

Mobile bicycle mechanic is the way to go. No fuss they come and pick up and deliver for a major job or they could do it right at your home of office for that minor adjustment. Check out their prices you be surprise . North side try the " The bike Whisperer " South side try the " The bicycle repairman " they both have web sites and experience.

I used Rod Nichols at the old Riders Cyclery at Morningside years ago, the guys there little Elton & Elliott (Rod's son) were very very good, since they've been gone I've tried various places, from Redcliffe, Strathpine, Michelton, I've not really found anywhere that I'm super confident with.

I've had some dealings recently with the guys at Tom Wallace's, they seem fairly upfront, I recently went looking for a quill adapter Lifecycle was the only place I found that had one on hand (they're pretty rare these days) & did me a fair deal on a stem. I got shafted by during the week from a shop on the inner west area, saw me coming on a set of tyres, I won't be going back there.

I have a MTB that I do need to take somewhere soonish, I'd love to know if anybody knows what or where Rod Nichols went after Riders as I'd go back to him at a drop of a hat.

I basically fumble through most of the stuff I need to do, but would be interested in finding somewhere to take bikes for quality service without them stealing your wallet.

Max wrote:I live walking distance from My Bike Shop in Mitchelton. They're good people, and know their stuff for the most part. I did have one bad experience with their workshop staff's technical abilities, though (they fitted brake pads so they were half off the rim). It put me off them for a long time. That said, last year I needed some work done in a super-hurry and they really came to the party. Overall, they're good.

My preferred LBS are Epic Cycles in Baroona Rd, Paddington or River City Cycles in Yeronga. Epic generally have a much larger range of bikes and accessories and cater more to my type of riding. River City are great too, but have a smaller range. Both have done good work on my bikes, and I like the staff.

If you're on the Westside, check out a new place at 17 Miles Rocks Road called Cycle Skills Australia, they are starting to do maintenance classes on the weekends. They've only just opened, but the mechanic fixed my gear skipping problems in a matter of minutes, he was also nice when I asked stupid questions.

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